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CH 122 Chinese Conversation I
EN 242 Public Speaking
EN 244 Speech Dynamics in Group Communication
EN 245 Intercultural Communication
FR 111 French I
FR 112 French II
FR 122 French Conversation I
IT 111 Elementary Italian
IT 112 Italian II
JA 111 Japanese I
JA 112 Japanese II
SP 111 Spanish I
SP 112 Spanish II
SP 122 Spanish Conversation I

CH 122
Chinese Conversation I
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00

Students learn to converse in Chinese by emphasizing interaction in real-world situations. Functional and practical verbal communications are addressed with a focus on the cultures where Chinese is spoken. The course also continues to build writing and reading skills in order to give students a strong foundation in the language. Prerequisite(s): CH 111 or equivalent

EN 242
Public Speaking
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00

Examines the skills needed to deliver effective, audience-centered presentations. Foundational concepts, such as determining your speaking purpose, assessing evidence and reasoning, audience adaptation, and delivery, are practiced in informative, persuasive, and special-occasion speeches. Students will evaluate their verbal and nonverbal communication by analyzing their speaking performances. Prerequisite(s): EN 131 or equivalent

EN 244
Speech Dynamics in Group Communication
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00

Studies techniques of effective communication in the group process. Students learn to become more skillful communicators through the use of speech dynamics as applied to the psychology of communication. Group members are involved in controversial discussions as participants and group leaders. Emphasis is placed on the enlightenment and problem-solving types of discussion. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or or ES 129 equivalent

EN 245
Intercultural Communication
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This course is designed to examine the relationship between culture and communication. Students will explore cultural patterns, social power dynamics, verbal and nonverbal communication, and cultural expressions in intercultural interactions. Course content will balance theory and application to examine inclusive and equitable intercultural interactions. Prerequisite(s): EN 121 or ES 129 or equivalent

FR 111
French I
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This introductory course enables students with no background in French to communicate with French-speaking people. The basic skills of speaking, reading, and writing in French are established and the cultures where French is spoken are introduced. All new grammatical, syntactical and phonetic skills covered in course lectures will be further developed in a multimedia environment.

FR 112
French II
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00

Students expand upon the skills established in French I and continue to study the cultures where French is spoken. All new grammatical, syntactical and phonetic skills covered in course lectures will be further developed in a multimedia environment. Prerequisite(s): FR 111 or equivalent

FR 122
French Conversation I
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00

Students learn to converse in French by interacting in real-life situations. Functional and practical verbal communications are addressed, with a focus on the cultures where French is spoken. Course also taught in Paris in Winter and Summer Sessions. Prerequisite(s): FR 111 or equivalent

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IT 111
Elementary Italian
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Students with no background in Italian learn how to communicate with Italian-speaking people. The basic skills of speaking, reading, and writing in Italian are established and Italian culture is introduced. All new grammatical, syntactical and phonetic skills covered in course lectures will be further developed in a multimedia environment.

IT 112
Italian II
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Students expand upon the skills established in Italian I and continue to study Italian culture. All new grammatical, syntactical and phonetic skills covered in course lectures will be further developed in a multimedia environment. Prerequisite(s): IT 111 or equivalent

JA 111
Japanese I
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

The purpose of this course is to enable students to communicate effectively in Japanese at an elementary level and to introduce them to Japanese culture. Reading, writing and speaking will be given equal attention and Japanese culture is introduced. All new grammatical, syntactical and phonetic skills covered in course lectures will be further developed in a multimedia environment.

JA 112
Japanese II
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Students expand upon the skills established in Japanese I and continue to study Japanese culture. Students workshop and hone all new grammatical, syntactical and phonetic skills worked on in the lecture hours in a multimedia environment. Prerequisite(s): JA 111 or equivalent

SP 111
Spanish I
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

This introductory course enables students with no background in Spanish to communicate with Spanish-speaking people. The basic skills of speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish are established and the cultures where Spanish is spoken are introduced. Teacher-instructed multimedia laboratory sessions reinforce skills learned in the classroom.

SP 112
Spanish II
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00
Online: In state $705.00 Out of state $2028.00

Students expand upon the skills established in Spanish I and continue to study Italian culture. Students workshop and hone all new grammatical, syntactical and phonetic skills worked on in the lecture hours in a multimedia environment. Prerequisite(s): SP 111 or equivalent

SP 122
Spanish Conversation I
3.0 credits
In state $660.00 Out of state $1983.00

Students learn to converse in Spanish by emphasizing interaction in real-world situations. Functional and practical verbal communications are addressed, with a focus on the cultures where Spanish is spoken. Course also taught abroad during the winter and summer sessions. Prerequisite(s): SP 111 or equivalent

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